Beaches

When many people think of vacation they think of relaxing near warm waters lapping
against a sandy beach with a tropical drink in easy reach. With so many beaches
throughout the world, knowing which ones to visit can be difficult. Let us help by
providing more information on types of beaches and things to do when visiting your
next beach paradise.

Every Caribbean destination boasts of having warm sunshine, crystal clear waters, soft ocean breezes and soft sand beaches. The notable exception is the black sand beaches of Dominica. The beaches listed below consistently rank as being the best, if not the favorite Caribbean beaches.

You will not go wrong with whichever destination you choose based on who offers the best beach. These beaches represent only a small sample of the hundreds of beaches to choose from. In reality, there is no bad beach in the Caribbean!

Anguilla: Shoal Bay Beach is considered a "hot spot" for Hollywood starlets and honeymooners and who knows you may get to spot one!

Antigua: Dickenson Bay is one of the islands finest beaches with powder soft sand and turquoise waters and great place to soak up the sun in a romantic atmosphere.

Aruba: Eagle Beach is known for its "sugar white" sand and gentle surf and is a real favorite of honeymooners.

Bahamas:Nassau Beach is known for spectacular diving and clear waters making it one of the most popular dining destinations and close to the populist east coast of the United States.

Barbados: Crane Beach is known for its natural beauty and fun loving culture and great home to some of the best surfers in the world.

Bermuda: Horseshoe Bay is known for its pink sand beaches and lovely seaside retreats.

British Virgin Islands: Virgin Gorda is known for its posh resorts, great sailing and the "Baths". It is a popular spot for those seeking a romantic getaway.

Puerto Rico: Palominos Island is a 100-acre private beach getaway, a refreshing alternative to some other busier beaches.

St. Maarten: Philipsburg is a cosmopolitan beach destination with European flair.

US Virgin Islands, St. Johns:Trunk Bay is known for clear, warm waters and silky coral sand, also very popular with the honeymooners.

So many people visit Florida time and time again to just to enjoy the beaches. And for good reason, the beaches are outstanding! Florida has more than 633 miles of beach to enjoy. Many of Florida's beaches consistently rank as some of the best beaches in the world. Please don't worry about getting bite by a shark. The odds are 1 in 11.5 million! So enjoy the beach!

Hawaii has world class beaches on every island and have every type of beach imaginable: white, black, green and red sand beaches; romantic bays for couples, beach parks for the family; popular shorelines for people watching and off-the-beaten-path sands untouched by development. Many of these beaches have been voted "America's Best Beaches" in the past.

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